Month: June 2022

News Briefs – June 15

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Addington leads turnovers Turnover totalled $2.221m last week with just three harness racing meetings around the country, one fewer than the same time last year. Addington had two meetings ($889,622 and $737,406) on Thursday and Sunday, with Auckland at $594,953. The total for the same week last year was $2,745,581.  Trainer’s breakthrough success Jeremy Markham’s breakthrough win as a trainer at Addington on Sunday was a family affair. With Jeremy away playing at the national indoor bowls championships in Wellington dad Carl was in the bike for the victory. It…

Kiwis take Royal Ascot centre-stage following Nature Strip blitz

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The Gr.1 King’s Stand Stakes (1000m) on the opening day of Royal Ascot was billed as a match-race between star Australian sprinter Nature Strip and American speedster Golden Pal. But it turned into a one-act affair the minute the US raider fluffed his lines from the barrier, with Nature Strip cruising to a four-and-a-half length triumph to leave little doubt as to who is the world’s best sprinter. Only the riderless Khaadem, who parted with jockey Jamie Spencer as the gates opened, proved any competition to Nature Strip, with Twilight…

Halter prepping strong team for Darwin Cup Carnival

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Darwin trainer Tayarn Halter (right) and partner Lindsay Schmidt have been a winning combination both on and off the track for many years in the Top End. The Tayarn Halter stable continues to punch above its weight in Darwin. It may not be the biggest yard, but it lands winners on a continual basis during the year and celebrates regularly during the Darwin Cup Carnival. A trainer for almost 30 years, Halter and partner Lindsay Schmidt are seemingly always on the go when it comes to horse racing despite juggling…

Nature Strip stuns the world with dominant Royal Ascot win

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James McDonald and Chris Waller share a moment following Nature Strip’s devastating win in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. (Photo: Steven Cargill) Australian sprinter Nature Strip has wowed the world with a “scintillating” victory in the King’s Stand Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on Day 1 of the famous English racing carnival. The Chris Waller-trained seven-year-old went into the meeting as the world’s highest-rated sprinter, but with world-class gallopers like Golden Pal and Twilight Calls also in the race, what came next was a shock for many. There…

Time Test colt sells for £900,000

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Trainer Michael O’Callaghan pulled off a remarkable pinhooking feat when he sold Time Test juvenile Crypto Force at Goffs London Sale this week for £900,000. The Curragh horseman had purchased Crypto Force for 160,000gns at the Guineas Breeze-Up Sale and trained him to win a maiden first time out before putting him through the sale ring once more. Crypto Force was knocked down to bloodstock agent Hamish Macauley on behalf of Amo Racing’s Kia Joorabchian, and the colt will remain in O’Callaghan’s care. “The horse will stay with Michael. We…

Fownes chases yet another Premier Plate success

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Caspar Fownes is looking for a fourth consecutive win in Sunday’s HK$3.7 million Gr.3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) when Columbus County (NZ) (Redwood) takes his place in the traditional end-of-season showdown for middle-distance gallopers at Sha Tin. A two-time winner in Hong Kong, the Redwood gelding finished a close-up fourth in this race last year, closing hard as favourite under Joao Moreira to miss by just under two lengths. “He’s quite a consistent horse and I think he’s got one more nice race left in him for this season,” Fownes…

Doomben Racecourse betting preview | June 15, 2022

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What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Wednesday, June 15, 2022 First Race 12:33pm AEST Visit Ladbrokes Doomben plays host to eight metropolitan races this Wednesday. For a midweek program, the fields are extremely competitive, with a number of nice two-year-old trial stars making their racing debuts, while horses that have featured in black-type races throughout the Brisbane Winter Carnival come right back in grade. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out 10m for the entire course, while…

Kurabui back on track after heart problems

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It was worrying viewing on Ballarat Cup day last year when Kurabui (NZ) (Proisir), who had won four from five leading in, dropped out in the straight and was clearly amiss, beaten 30 lengths behind now Group One winner Lighthouse (Mizzen Mast). The report post-race was worrying, with Kurabui suffering from atrial fibrillation, her heart beating far beyond normal levels. “Her heart was going 200 beats per minute,” co-trainer Mick Price said. Whilst atrial fibrillation isn’t uncommon, Kurabui was a severe case according to Racing Victoria vet Jamie Wearn who…

Pink Diamond Finals: Armchair Guide

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The 2022 GRV Vic Bred Pink Diamond series will culminate in a bumper finals night at Ballarat on Friday 17 June. Open exclusively to greyhounds bred in Victoria, the Pink Diamond series boasts $1.175 million in prizemoney and breeders bonuses, up from $870,000 in its inaugural year in 2021. Friday night’s card will be made up of 12 feature finals – all carrying Group Listed status – following a combination of heats and semi-finals run earlier this month at Warragul, Shepparton, Bendigo and Geelong. The Pink Diamond series caters for…

Newcastle racecourse news, tips & races

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Newcastle Racecourse is located in the heart of Newcastle at Broadmeadow. Run by the Newcastle Jockey Club it is the largest provincial club in NSW. Horseracing has a long history in Newcastle with the first race meeting held in 1848 on a track cleared through bush and scrub. The future of Newcastle was made secure when the first meeting of racegoers and enthusiasts met to form the Newcastle Jockey Club in 1907.  Facilities include two levels of Public Bars, Members Bar and the ever-popular Lawn Marquees which all overlook the…